Belonging (1 Viewer)

[tomp1612]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if I could use Into the Wild, which is a movie for my belonging essay. Now my teacher said I shouldnt as it could be a set text and others said I could can anyone give me a straight up answer??

 

[Lewiecookster]

I am using into the wild as one of my related material. Since I am doing the simple gift as my allocated text I can relate them both together since these stories are quite similar So in other words into the wild is a very good text to use because it is a good example of belonging and not belonging as well ^_^ Goodluck

 

[tomp1612]

I am using into the wild as one of my related material. Since I am doing the simple gift as my allocated text I can relate them both together since these stories are quite similar So in other words into the wild is a very good text to use because it is a good example of belonging and not belonging as well ^_^ Goodluck

yea I get that but my major problem is, is that it is a set text for Module B Close study of a text. So my main question is, is can I use it even if it is a set text for another section??

 

[tomp1612]

anyone else got any ideas??

 

[Demise]

If you've done it, then don't worry. If you're planning to, find another one.

 

[tomp1612]

If you've done it, then don't worry. If you're planning to, find another one.

no, the thing is will I get marked down for using it as an additional text??

 

[belinda1005]

I am using into the wild as one of my related material. Since I am doing the simple gift as my allocated text I can relate them both together since these stories are quite similar So in other words into the wild is a very good text to use because it is a good example of belonging and not belonging as well ^_^ Goodluck

I don't think you can use a prescribed text stated in Paper 2. Are you using the film or novel?

 

[tomp1612]

I don't think you can use a prescribed text stated in Paper 2. Are you using the film or novel?

well thats the thing im using the film, is that the prescribed text?

 

[Demise]

no, the thing is will I get marked down for using it as an additional text??

No, but the marker will think negatively if he/she sees a standard text, they'll think you're a standard student.

 

[tomp1612]

No, but the marker will think negatively if he/she sees a standard text, they'll think you're a standard student.

so she/he can mark harshly even if my essay kicks ass??

 

[Demise]

so she/he can mark harshly even if my essay kicks ass??

Nope, they'll mark as they always do, but the best thing is to always set up the marker to think you're an advanced student, it's a psychological ploy which may lead to you getting an extra mark if they feel generous.

 

[belinda1005]

Nope, they'll mark as they always do, but the best thing is to always set up the marker to think you're an advanced student, it's a psychological ploy which may lead to you getting an extra mark if they feel generous.

How do you set up the marker to thinking you're doing the advanced course? Sophisticated language? Extensive knowledge of texts that answer the question?

 

[tomp1612]

Nope, they'll mark as they always do, but the best thing is to always set up the marker to think you're an advanced student, it's a psychological ploy which may lead to you getting an extra mark if they feel generous.

the problem is I dont want to lose marks and my essay is really good so Im sort of tied between changing my additional text or not, and I mean I have got one so if worst comes to worst then I will but any other advice??

 

[Demise]

How do you set up the marker to thinking you're doing the advanced course? Sophisticated language? Extensive knowledge of texts that answer the question?

Your introduction allows them to usually differentiate between standard/advanced (we have a HSC marker who's been doing it for a decade I think). If they cannot decide from the introduction, a few paragraphs in (from structure) they will know.

 

[Demise]

the problem is I dont want to lose marks and my essay is really good so Im sort of tied between changing my additional text or not, and I mean I have got one so if worst comes to worst then I will but any other advice??

Go in with it and blow the marker away and they'll know you're an advanced student, but always have a backup if you feel necessary. If you're happy with a 75 ATAR, a 70 raw in English Advanced would be impeccable for you, from the looks of it that's around 84/85 HSC mark and even higher when aligned.

 

[lani22]

my friend's sister did it as her additional for belonging and my friend was going to do it as well. Our teacher said it was fine.

 

[tomp1612]

my friend's sister did it as her additional for belonging and my friend was going to do it as well. Our teacher said it was fine.

I might stick with it as it is a really good text for belonging

 

[tomp1612]

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